network
gb/nˈɛtwˌɚk/ us/nˈɛtwˌɚk/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 1200
Maana
maana 0
Nomino
B1
entity
1
System of connected people or things
A group of people or things that are connected and share information or help each other.
Muundo wa matumizi:
a network of [people/things]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'network' with 'net worth', which refers to financial value, not connections.
Visawe
system (A general term for an organized set of connected parts; less specific about connections for communication.)
Vinyume
isolation (The state of being alone or disconnected, opposite of being part of a network.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
social network
|professional network
|support network
|global network
|network of friends
Mada
technology
|business
|communication
|relationships
Mifano
- She joined a professional network to meet other designers.
- The company's global network allows it to operate in over 50 countries.
- He built a strong network of contacts in the industry.
- Social networks have changed the way we communicate.
- The support network helped him through difficult times.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I have a network of friends at school.
- My father has a big work network.
- We made a small network of computers.
- She is part of a sports network.
- The hospital has a network of doctors.
Nomino
B1
entity
2
Interconnected computer system
A group of computers or devices that can talk to each other and share things like files or internet.
Muundo wa matumizi:
connect [something] to the network
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse 'network' with 'internet', but a network can be local without being connected to the internet.
Visawe
intranet (A private internal computer network, usually within an organization.)
Vinyume
standalone (A device not connected to any other device or network.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
computer network
|wireless network
|home network
|local area network
|connect to the network
Mada
technology
|computing
Mifano
- The office computers are all on the same network.
- I can't access the file because I'm not connected to the network.
- Our wireless network is protected by a password.
- The printer is available to everyone on the network.
- They upgraded the company's computer network for faster speeds.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- My phone is on the Wi-Fi network.
- We have a home network for our computers.
- The printer is on the office network.
- He fixed the school computer network.
- I joined the cafe's wireless network.
Kitenzi
B2
action
3
Build professional or social connections
To meet and talk with people so you can make useful work or social connections.
Muundo wa matumizi:
network with [someone]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse 'network' as a verb with using a computer network; here it refers to people and relationships.
Visawe
socialize (More general and informal; not necessarily for professional purposes.)
Vinyume
withdraw (To avoid social or professional interaction, opposite of networking.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
network with colleagues
|network effectively
|network at events
|learn to network
Mada
business
|communication
|relationships
Mifano
- She went to the conference to network with potential clients.
- Networking is essential for finding new job opportunities.
- He networks regularly at industry events.
- They teach young entrepreneurs how to network effectively.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I want to network with other teachers.
- We can network at the meeting.
- She likes to network at parties for work.
- He networks with many people in his job.
Nomino
B1
entity
4
Broadcasting organization or group of stations
A TV or radio company that sends out programs across many places.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[TV/radio] network
Visawe
broadcaster (Any person or company that sends out radio or television programs; not necessarily part of a larger group.)
Vinyume
independent station (A single TV or radio station not part of a larger broadcasting group.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
major network
|television network
|broadcast network
Mada
media
|entertainment
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Mifano
- The news was broadcast on all major networks.
- She works for a television network in New York.
- The show will premiere on the national network next month.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I watch news on a big TV network.
- He works for a radio network.
- The show is on a famous network.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
network
IPA
GB/nˈɛtwˌɚk/
US/nˈɛtwˌɚk/
Silabi na mkazo
net - work (silabi 2)
Stress on 1st syllable (net)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: network
- Plural: networks
Verb
- Base: network
- 3rd Person Singular: networks
- Present Participle: networking
- Past: networked
Familia ya neno
Forms
networks
noun
networking
verb
networked
verb
Related words
networker
noun
Semi
network marketing
1/nˈɛtwˌɚk mˈɑɹkɪtɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Sales through personal networks model
A way of selling products where you also ask people you know to sell them too.
Mifano
- She earns money through a network marketing company.
- Network marketing relies heavily on personal contacts.
social network
1/sˈoʊʃəl nˈɛtwˌɚk/
fixed phrase
Online platform for social connections
A website or app where people connect and talk with friends online.
Mifano
- Facebook is the largest social network in the world.
- Many businesses use social networks to reach customers.
support network
1/səpˈɔɹt nˈɛtwˌɚk/
fixed phrase
Group providing help/support
People who help you when you have problems, like friends, family, or groups.
Mifano
- Her support network helped her recover after surgery.
- It's important to have a strong support network during tough times.
computer network
1/kəmpjˈutɚ nˈɛtwˌɚk/
fixed phrase
technical
Linked system of computers
A group of computers that are connected so they can share information.
Mifano
- The office computers are connected through a secure computer network.
- The office computer network was down all morning.
- Setting up a home computer network is easier now than before.
- We upgraded our home computer network last week.